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Minimalist Furniture

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Minimalist
Conceptual Minimalist Desk Sculpture in Machined Aluminum
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, machined and polished "Aluminum Mirror", a semi-functional and highly-conceptual minimalistic tabletop object by New York City-based industrial design studio Visibility Office...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Modern Frosted White Elongated Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of circa 2000 frosted white cigar shaped sconces. Curved at the sides they hug the wall tight. Giving a warm glow eminatting from the center. Two bulbs per sconce. Sold as a pai...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Mallet Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mallet drumstool Cream Lacquer Copper Base Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Copper

bita 96" organic oval plaster coffee table in salt by öken house studios
Located in Palm Desert, CA
our most popular table, simple and sculptural statement piece. featured in natural white color. each öken house studio piece is handmade & made to order by a small team of plaster a...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's James Beard Award winning restaurant, Blue Hill at St...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Double Wall Sui Platter in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Wall Sui Platter Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Large Maple Cutting Board from the Deborah Ehrlich Collection
Located in Accord, NY
Designed by Deborah Ehrlich and made in Rhode Island by the same master craftsman who makes her chairs - the simplicity and elegance of this maple cutting board speaks to the collect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Maple

Cleo Drinking Glass 'Goto' by el mono home. Hand Blown in Murano.
Located in New York, NY
Majestic pieces of art should not be limited to being hung on our walls. Introducing Cleo, a timelessly designed hand blown glass (goto), composed of Murrine (colored patterns or ima...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Temi Bench, Minimalist Velvet Bench in Teja
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet

SERENE Scandinavian Modern White Wood 24" Chandelier Pendant
Located in Beaverton, OR
The Serene pendant light is a contemporary, Mid-Century Modern light fixture with a Scandinavian design and organic modern composition. This minimalist luxury wood veneer pendant des...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Bentwood, Organic Material

Deborah Ehrlich Small Crystal Bowl, Hand Blown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and clarity of Swedish crystal. The simplicity of the design, the thinness of the lip, the quality of the crystal and the perfect weight of this small crystal bowl...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain. The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table. Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut. This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration. No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish. All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens closer to the ground for cooler sleeping. The base is composed of a hardwood armature. This bed frame comes flat packable with instructions. Own a figure ground original! Dimensions Length 96" Width 76...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Ash

Five Count Guitar Stand in Modern Minimal White Oak
Located in Oakland, CA
The five count guitar stand is modern and minimal furniture piece made to elevate and protect your collection of acoustic and electric guitars. With clean...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nº 112 Travertine Side Table Set by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two L shapes intersect to create this open block form. This set comes with a left and a right version with a raised edge detail. Option to add a shelf. Meticulously and simply crafted with solid 3cm ivory travertine slabs...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking contemporary piece that is both minimal and regal in its design. It blends in a variety of settings: as an elegant foot of bed statement, a stylish entryway seat or a sculptural touch in the living room. Made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable. The bench is also suitable for extended outdoor life...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Modern Sconce /Duo Sconce / Daikon Studio / Modern Black Sconce / Brass Sconce
Located in Tuscon, AZ
Daikon Studio POST Duo Sconce The Duo Sconce celebrates the poetic dialogue between light and form to create a fixture that leans into the timeless a...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Peggy Notched Coat Hook of Bronze and Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Black MiMi Table by Miduny, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi table creates a slender, elegant profile punctuated with painted surfaces that cap...
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Beech, Oak, Plywood

Peggy Notched Coat Peg of Bronze & Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Herringbone Designed we believe in the power of collaboration. To that end, we have developed a number of fruitful partnerships with talented artists and manufacturers both locall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair, Keystone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort. Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg) No assembly required. Finish co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Nº 106 Travertine Coffee Table Set by Amee Allsop
Located in East Hampton, NY
Meticulously and simply crafted with solid 3cm ivory travertine slabs, the proportions create a lightness of form juxtaposing the materiality. The sm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Wing Stand by Sun at Six, Sienna Minimalist Stool or Side Table in Wood
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Designed at a size that al...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Crystal Tea Light Hurricane Lantern by Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
Deborah Ehrlich's crystal tea light hurricane lantern is made up of four nested pieces of handblown, hand-cut Swedish crystal. Used with a clear tea light candle, the flame moves ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Cast Resin 'King Me' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A sense of muted regality, and a grounding force. Ornamentation is integrated into its structure, guiding the eye through its stone-laden points and imbuing it with a sense of stabil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Cast Resin 'Spindle' Side Table, White Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
An unlikely material takes on an iconic form. Strength and durability, sculpted with fragility and elegance. Form and function in one. Dimensions: Diameter 20.5 in. (52 cm), heigh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Set of 4 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Pilsner Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal pilsner glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is designed for the extraordinary strength and cla...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

A_Stool Powder Coated Aluminum Counter Height in Signal Blue by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Contemporary A_Stool in counter height stool in powder-coated aluminium. A minimal, backless design in durable powder-coated aluminum. Also available in brushed, sanded, or polished ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

4G Wall-Mounted Shelf in Waxed Aluminum Plate by Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The Minimalist wall-mounted 4G shelf is sculpted out of 1/4 inch thick, wax-polished aluminum. Each shelf has an inset welded U-channel that spans the length ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbon Stool Made with Brass or Stainless Steel Body, Modern and Minimal Seating
Located in Chicago, IL
An exercise in minimalism and tension, what defines a stool and what is the least amount of material one can use while creating a comfortable resting place? The Ribbon stools are a c...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Crystal Bench by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Bench Crystal Hand Carved Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Crystal inclusions vary Robert Kuo Crystal is carved using jad...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Modern White Painted Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with artistic precision, this table features unique serpentine edges and subtle cut-out details that give it a flowing, organic appearance. The soft chalk white finish adds a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood

Modern Gabbeh Style Hand-Loom Minimal Design Beige Oversize Solid Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh-style hand-loom wool rug with a beige field. This Gabbeh-style rug has brown accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric minimal design. This rug measures: 12' ...
Category

2010s Pakistani Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Charles Pfister designed his beautifully proportioned lounge collection in 1971. The timeless appeal and superb craftsmanship reflect his interest in "useful, sculptural, wonderfully...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Minimalist Modernist Red Travertine Cube Form Planter Vessel
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Uncommon red travertine geometrically tessellated cube form planter. Substantially weighted stone piece with great presence, color and texture. We love a clean line and a planter i...
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Modern Stainless Steel Magazine Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A radical and minimal sequel, post-modernist, space-aged, pop, stainless steel Magazine rack. Perfect to add a modern piece to your space.
Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Italiana Luce Black Rod Table Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Italian sculptural table lamps by Italiana Luce manufactured in Italy, circa 1980s. The black lacquered base plates are slightly trapezoid. and support a curved black lacqu...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Steel

Six Light Wrought Iron Chandelier by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six light chandelier has a minimalist and elegant design, crafted from wrought iron. It features six arms, extending symmetrically from a center hub, each ending in a drip wax c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Artedi Italian Marble Round Dining Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Sleek, Italian marble dining table by Artedi, circa 1980s. Hexagonal marble stone pedestal with brass-plated armatures and a round 48" diameter glass top. We love this table and its...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Marble

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze Bench, Minimal Modern France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Leather and Bronze bench, Minimal Modern France. Cream leather top. Solid metal base. Sleek and minimal with substantial weight. No longer in product...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury modern, minimalist, dining chairs from France, circa 1950. Made of pine with cognac leather seats. Simple, chic. Set of six.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Leather, Pine

4.2x7 Ft Handmade Vintage Shag Pile Tulu Rug in Red and Violet Blue Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: Size: 4'2" x 7'1". This vintage handmade rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Angora, Wool

Andrianna Shamaris Minimalist Coffee Table, Side Table Or Bench
Located in New York, NY
An impressive eleven inch thick teak log floats five inches off the floor on minimalist cut out legs. This one of a kind piece can be used as a small coffee table, side table or benc...
Category

2010s Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Bevelled Top Tall Side Table or Entry Table
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 100 year old wood taken from my finest collection to produce this one of a kind large side table or entry table. The top has an impressive four inch bevel. We added a but...
Category

1920s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Cream Bouclé
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Amber/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Clay/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Armchair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Armchair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the othe...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reka Side Chair, Minimalist Velvet and Wood Dining Chair in Cocoa/Black
Located in San Jose, CA
The Reka Side Chair spotlights contrasting width. In designing the chair, we played with wide and narrow, thick and thin: the legs are wide and flat along one axis, thin along the ot...
Category

2010s Asian Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection Brass and Glass Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1970s glass-top coffee table with brass and glass base by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection. Sleek minimalist design with a modernized Hollywood Regency vibe. Base comprised of t...
Category

1970s American Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffman Style Vintage Demilune Chrome Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chromed metal demi-lune hall table inset with a glass top. In the style of Josef Hoffman. Dimensions: 22.5” L x 12” D x 22” H
Category

1970s Vintage Minimalist Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Minimalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Zachary A. Bitner, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer , Kundalini, and Caterina Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16 and tops out at $292,684 while the average work can sell for $2,220.

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